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Mercedes Sur
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District
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 Mercedes Sur
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Puriscal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 183.58 km2 (70.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,866 |
| • Density | 31.953/km2 (82.759/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10402
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Mercedes Sur is a district of the Puriscal canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Mercedes Sur has an area of 183.58 km2 and an elevation of 1,125 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 439 | — | |
| 1892 | 674 | 53.5% | |
| 1927 | 4,139 | 514.1% | |
| 1950 | 5,401 | 30.5% | |
| 1963 | 9,324 | 72.6% | |
| 1973 | 8,643 | −7.3% | |
| 1984 | 3,576 | −58.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,082 | 42.1% | |
| 2011 | 5,866 | 15.4% | |
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For the 2011 census, Mercedes Sur had a population of 5,866 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 239
National Route 317
National Route 324
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